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Intro to Computer Systems

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What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer?

To power the computer's components
To execute program instructions (correct)
To store data permanently
To connect peripherals to the computer

What is the term used to describe the collection of instructions a CPU can understand?

Computer Instruction Set
Instruction Set Architecture (correct)
Instruction Set Language
CPU Instruction Vocabulary

Which of the following ISAs is classified as a RISC architecture?

ARM
SPARC
x86
MIPS (correct)

What is the primary difference between RISC and CISC architectures?

Complexity of instructions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the wires that connect the CPU to the RAM?

Bus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the architecture that is commonly used in high-end servers and mobile devices?

RISC (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

To execute instructions provided by the software (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Random Access Memory (RAM) and Secondary Storage Devices?

RAM stores data and instructions of running programs, while Secondary Storage Devices store data permanently (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Operating System (OS) in a computer system?

To implement features to enable users to easily run and interact with programs, control and manage hardware components, and oversee program execution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Input/Output (I/O) Ports in a computer system?

To enable communication between the computer and its environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a Program and an Operating System (OS) in a computer system?

A Program is software that users interact with, while an OS is a software layer that lies between the hardware of the computer and the programs that users interact with (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between hardware and software in a computer system?

Hardware and software are separate components that together make the computer usable by users and programs (A) Signup and view all the answers